An auto parts manufacturer opened a new facility Tuesday in Sharonville, bringing more than 100 new jobs."By the end of the year we are probably going to have about 150 to 170 people working in this facility," said Dennis Chui, vice president of Usui Corp.The company has already invested $15 million in the facility, and they could invest up to $50 million in coming years."I think that our economy is showing growth in the manufacturing sector all across the country, but specifically in Ohio, and I think this is representative of some of the good things that are going on," said Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Hartmann.But the news isn't all good in the area, where 365 workers will lose their jobs later this year at a Liz Claiborne distribution center in Butler County, and defense contractor L3 Communications is laying off 34 workers in Mason. Hamilton Fixture will close next month, eliminating nearly 100 jobs.Hartmann said he's hoping the county stays ahead of the job losses by aggressively courting employers."This is a partnership we've got with them," Hartmann said. "I think we reduced regulation to get them here and gave them some tax incentives, but they're really doing it and making the investment in the community."

SHARONVILLE, Ohio —

An auto parts manufacturer opened a new facility Tuesday in Sharonville, bringing more than 100 new jobs.

"By the end of the year we are probably going to have about 150 to 170 people working in this facility," said Dennis Chui, vice president of Usui Corp.

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The company has already invested $15 million in the facility, and they could invest up to $50 million in coming years.

"I think that our economy is showing growth in the manufacturing sector all across the country, but specifically in Ohio, and I think this is representative of some of the good things that are going on," said Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Hartmann.

But the news isn't all good in the area, where 365 workers will lose their jobs later this year at a Liz Claiborne distribution center in Butler County, and defense contractor L3 Communications is laying off 34 workers in Mason. Hamilton Fixture will close next month, eliminating nearly 100 jobs.

Hartmann said he's hoping the county stays ahead of the job losses by aggressively courting employers.

"This is a partnership we've got with them," Hartmann said. "I think we reduced regulation to get them here and gave them some tax incentives, but they're really doing it and making the investment in the community."